Athens-Clarke Police Blotter

Athens-Clarke firefighters continued to work Friday at the site of a stubbornly smoldering fire at undeveloped land on the property of Oconee Hill Cemetery.

Fire officials say the fire, which is essentially out save for some smoldering embers, could continue to put off smoke for a few days. The eight- to 10-acre brush fire off East Campus Road has been contained with fire break trenches and poses no immediate risk to property in the area, officials said.

Firefighters spent part of Friday applying water to the area and using fire rakes to uncover embers. The dryness of the land has contributed to the lingering smoke, officials said.